Obituary of Isla May Cleveland
A resident of Blenheim, Isla May Cleveland passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on June 27, 2019 at the age of 82.
Born in Kincardine, Isla May Cleveland was the daughter of the late Robert and Mable (Hewitt) Riddell.
Beloved wife to the late Roy Cleveland (1973).
Survived by Daughter, Lee Ann Callender (Guy Leithwood) of Keswick, ON.
Loving Grandmother to Lia (Tyler) Einboden and Ashton Callender and Great Grandmother to Parker and Remi Einboden.
Dear Aunt to Ronny Bushell and Brenda Bushell.
Special close friend for many years to Gail Bokor.
Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and great friends.
Isla was known as a part owner at the Roy Cleveland Sand and Gravel. She worked at the Kent County Accounting Firm and enjoyed her spare times knitting and playing crossword puzzles.
Truly missed by her partner Randy Smith of Blenheim.
Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends on Friday July 12, 2019 from 10:00am - 11:00am with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00am at McKinlay Funeral Home in Blenheim with Rev. Bill Terris officiating.
Private Family Interment will take place.
Donations made in memory of Isla May to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
141 Park Street, Blenheim
519-676-3451
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